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The indoor go-karting track at K1 Speed in Irondale.

16 June In Featured, K1 Speed Birmingham by Tom with No comment

Birmingham Now Open!

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our relocation in the Irondale community, having previously operated in Bessemer. Now, just 9 miles from Barber Motorsports Park, K1 Speed Birmingham is poised to be a go-to racing destination for fans visiting the famous circuit. ...

The adult podium finishers from the K1 Speed World E-Karting Championship.

29 May In Challenge GP, Featured, K1 Speed Daytona, K1 Speed Richmond by Tom with No comment

Meet the 2026 Adult World Championship Podium

Garrett Manes - $25,000 Back-to-Back K1 Speed World E-Karting Champion Manes smiles after winning the world championship title in consecutive years. Photo courtesy of Fred Hardy, @echoandorigin. Garrett Manes successfully defended his title at the 2026 K1 Speed World E-Karting Championship, walking away with...

The teen podium finishers stand on track next to their go-karts.

29 May In Featured, K1 Speed Chicago, K1 Speed Las Vegas, K1 Speed World Championship, Teen Cup by Tom with No comment

Meet the 2026 Teen World Championship Podium

Maksim Yarich - $10,000 K1 Speed World E-Karting Champion Maksim racing on the go-karting track at K1 Circuit. Maksim smiles after winning the world championship. Seventeen-year-old Maksim Yarich from St. Catharines took center stage by winning the 2026 K1 Speed Teen World E-Karting Championship,...

26 May In Challenge GP, Featured, Junior League, K1 Speed Nashville, K1 Speed Thousand Oaks by Tom with No comment

Meet the 2026 Junior World Championship Podium

Race Palumbo - $8,000 K1 Speed World E-Karting Champion Palumbo prepares to race in the championship. Palumbo waves the checkered flag after winning world title. Eleven-year-old and aptly named racer, Race Palumbo from Thousand Oaks, recently claimed the 2026 K1 Speed Junior World E-Karting...

Lots of go-karts racing at K1 Circuit during the K1 Speed E-Karting Championships in 2026

07 May In Featured, World Championship by Tom with 2 Comments

Recap: 2026 U.S. & World E-Karting Championships

Watch Our Video! Recaps By Division This blog recaps all three divisions of our 2026 K1 Speed U.S. & World E-Karting Championship: juniors, teens, and adults. Searching for a specific recap? Just hit the link of your choice below: Junior U.S. E-Karting...

All you can eat wings on Wednesdays at K1 Speed.

05 May In Uncategorized by Tom with 4 Comments

All You Can Eat Wing Wednesdays

Note: this promotion has ended. Unlimited Wings... What's Better Than That? Enjoy as many wings as you can eat for just $19.25 on Wednesdays in the Paddock Lounge*! Plus, you'll get a $10 game card as a BONUS for your wing-eating efforts. Remember, the value...

05 May In Featured, Junior League, Teen Cup by Tom with 4 Comments

Next-Gen Race Days: $19.99 Single Races!

The Next Generation of Racers is Here Every Wednesday, we are offering $19.99 single races for accounts belonging to racers 17 and under*. That's right, the racer in your life just found their new favorite practice day! Keep confidence levels high, save money, and be...

K1 Speed's Cinco de Mayo deal on racing, food, and beer.

04 May In Uncategorized by Tom with No comment

Cinco de Mayo Deal: 5 Races for $55, $5 Beers and $5 Nachos

Cinco de Mayo: The K1 Speed Way K1 Speed is helping you celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special offer made just for the occasion! Come in anytime on Cinco de Mayo and get 5 races for just $55. We also have $5 Beers and $5...

01 May In World Championship by Tom with No comment

Livestream: US and World E-Karting Championships

Watch the Live Stream! It's time to crown the 2026 K1 Speed junior, teen, and adult champions! Catch all the action and see who will earn a piece of the $79,000 combined prize pool. The teen and adult events will be live-streamed. We will...

Learn about Garrett Manes and his racing career.

28 April In Featured, K1 Speed Richmond, K1 Speed World Championship, World Championship by Tom with 1 Comment

Garrett Manes to Defend Adult World E-Karting Title

Update: Garrett Manes successfully defended his K1 Speed World E-Karting title on May 3rd, taking home another $25,000 for his efforts this year. Want to learn how he defended the title and became the first back-to-back Adult K1 Speed World Champion? Make sure to...

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